Mary Korpi is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in Syosset, New York. Throughout her career she has engaged in hands-on support and education of people with special needs and their families. She currently enjoys assisting students with special needs as they transition from school to post-secondary ......
Becoming an Advocate for Your Child with Special Needs
When Jan Campito first entered the world of special needs, she trusted the experts to tell her what was wrong, and how to proceed to help her children. Here she was, an articulate, well-educated person, usually confident in navigating whatever situations were required, and yet she became passive and trusting when it came to assuming people would ......
Fathers of disabled children can feel overlooked when the focus of much parenting support is aimed at mothers. Different Dads is a collection of personal testimonies written by fathers of children with a disability who reflect on their own experiences and offer advice to other fathers and families on the challenges of raising a child with a ......
Childhood defiance is the most common complaint of parents seeking professional help for their children. This DVD sheds light on an approach to behavior management. It provides a picture of: specific steps that can improve the parent-child relationship; why interactions with kids are a "two-way street"; and more.
Aims to make parents aware of the kinds of experiences that cause children to become unhappy. This work helps parents protect their sons and daughters from entering a state of unhappiness that places them at risk for becoming depressed and possibly developing into depressed adults.
* A comprehensive guide to setting up and running a parent and child group * Based on Rudolf Steiner's unique, holistic approach to child development, combining physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects * Designed as an easy read for time-pressured parents with an overview and summary of key points for each chapter * Will appeal to ......
Illustrates the different forms that childhood anxiety can take and offers practical solutions specific to each. This book emphasizes strategies for preventing episodes before they begin, demonstrates how to intervene when one is in progress, and offers tips on how to keep anxiety from worsening as a child matures.
Is your child ready for their first year of school? Settling Your Child in School: A Parent's Guide is a comprehensive guide to help your child cross the gap between pre-school and school. Learn what schools expect of children so your child can enjoy their first school experience.
